Windows – Get a List of all Installed Programs (and Updates)
KB ID 0000619 Problem I needed to get a list of installed programs from a server I was having problems with, so I could compare the results with another server. Note: This will work on Windows client OS’s as well. Solution 1. On the machine in question launch a command window. 2. To display all the installed programs execute the following two commands; WMIC product get name,version 3. To export all the installed programs to a...
Windows Server 2012 – Install and Configure an FTP Server
KB ID 0000847 Problem FTP might be an ages old solution for moving files around, but a lot of people swear by it. With Windows Server it’s still supported, even if it is hidden as a ‘role service’. Solution Create a Security Group For Domain FTP Access Note: For a Standalone/Workgroup server see below for setting up users and groups. 1. Launch Server Manager > Tools > Active Directory Administrative Center. 2....
HP 2055 Printer Prints and extra page with ‘GET /DevMgmt/DiscoverTree.xml HTTP/1.1’ on it
KB ID 0000806 Problem A client whose HP 2055 printers had previously worked fine, then all of them suddenly started doing this? They had recently installed a Laserjet 400 Network printer and suspected that was the cause. When they printed something they got an extra page like so; GET /DevMgmt/DiscoverTree.xml HTTP/1.1 Host : 127.0.0.1:8080 and / or PCL XL Error Subsystem: KERNEL Error: IllegalTag Operator: 0x Position: 6255 Solution...